Antioch's City Council voted 4-1 to raise water rates, effective May 1, with increases up to 7% annually over the next five years. This decision follows a period of unchanged rates since 2019, prompted by rising operational costs and the upcoming brackish desalination plant, which will treat 6 million gallons of water daily. A $60 million state loan has been secured for the facility's construction, requiring the city to generate revenue to support operational costs and debt repayments. The new rates are essential for covering these expenses and ensuring the sustainability of Antioch's water supply.
The Antioch City Council has approved a new five-year plan that will facilitate an annual water rate increase of up to 7% to support infrastructure improvements.
City officials announced that after maintaining steady water rates since July 2019, increases are necessary due to rising operational costs and the new brackish desalination facility.
The city received a significant $60 million loan to assist in the new brackish desalination facility’s construction, obliging them to set rates to cover operational costs.
Antioch's facility plans to treat 6 million gallons of brackish water daily, enhancing the city's water supply from its main sources, the Canal and Delta.
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